What Life Aboard an Aircraft Carrier is Really Like

Ok. I'm 82 and was on board CVA-42 over sixty years ago. This is, by far, the best look at an aircraft carrier that I have seen. It captures the "dance" on the flight deck, but it also captures the serious mission carriers have. I am so proud to be an ex carrier sailor. BZ

My father flew the P-38 in 1944. I flew the F-14A in 1984. A lot changed in that 40 years, but my sense is that there has been more "change" - in tactics, technology, training and capabilities in the time from 1984 to 2024!

Good on the Navy for participating in this with you. I think videos/content like this can help with recruiting. If I was 19 yrs old again I’d give the navy a good look after seeing your channel. Retired Air Force btw 🇺🇸

Ward you knocked that one out of the park! Glad to see the Truman following in Harry’s footsteps with opportunities for all Americans

The interview with the Captain was an excellent management training course many would do well to listen to.

One of your best Mooch! Thanks for the trip out to the Truman. I was an engineer aboard USS Ranger (CVA-61) 1963-1966. Three of the best years of my life. This trip brought many of those memories back. Thank You!!!

That grin when your C-2 landed... felt good to be back, didn't it.

OUTSTANDING!!! Mooch you sure brought the enlisted side of the Navy front and center. Good on Ya. I'm now an 84 yr old, who served at NASWF Albuquerque NM in 1957-61. As a 17 yr old AN, the Navy grew me up! Greatest thing I ever did in my life. I idolized the planes and the pilots. I became a pilot in general aviation and owned my own airplanes. I became successful human being in life because of the leadership I had then. I retired as a Police Lieutenant. The Navy formed me, and it's so good to see that the Navy is still doing that. Thanks Ward... Phil...... Mooneydude.

Great episode. Thanks for honoring our sailors and their officers. Before retiring as a civilian DOD employee, I did two deployments to Afghanistan stationed in Kabul, Bagram, and Kandahar. The young soldiers, airmen, and sailors I encountered were highly trained and motivated. I was very impressed and proud.

Didn't even start this when it got an instant like. That's the quality of your videos and reputation you've earned, Sir. I served on Ike in the mid 80s and when the safety officer walked you across the deck and brought you down to the reception area under the island, and then watching flight deck ops, I actually jerked back a little from the flood of memories from that time. For a good portion of my career, I worked the roof. I envy you your time on the boat, Sir, and I'm so very proud of Ike and the entire crew, top to bottom. My thoughts and prayers will always be with our fine men and women who put their lives on the line and on hold to serve this nation. May God watch over all of them. Man alive, was I ever that young? Great coverage, Sir.

These sailors onboard U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, those at every level of responsibility and duty, make me so proud to be a U.S. citizen! Big thanks to all interviewed, for giving us a quick look at your service experiences, and to those who made Mooch's and Hozer's visit to CVN 75 possible. We give thanks every day, be it in words, thoughts or prayers, to all for their dedicated service both present and past, to the defense of our great nation! Stay safe, stay strong, and be good to your shipmates! We need you all at your best, everday - but especially today, and we know you can do it! Bravo Zulu!

At the 21:30 timeline is THE best example of the WHY question I’ve ever heard. As an AT3 aboard the USS America CV66 (89-91) I resented the “cause I said so shipmate” attitude response from an ‘old salt’. Everybody knew to ‘follow an order and complain later’ process, but the explanation of the ‘why’ is how you catch bees with sugar and not vinegar. Very nice Skipper👍

Probably the BEST Carrier video i have ever seen. Great mix of action and interviews.. Awesome that were able to do this Mooch and Hozer!

Easily one of the BEST documentaries about Carrier life! Great interviews from the Top Brass to the most basic sailor … they all seem to love their jobs, and look forward to serving in our Navy. Excellent job Mooch!

“Toto we are not in Kansas anymore!”

Ward we can see you are home. Your smile and clear ease around the boat comes thru.

I had the honor of being given a tour of the USS Harry Truman. I have never served in the military and was absolutely amazed and impressed on how well of an oiled machine an aircraft carrier is run. The size of an aircraft carrier is truly amazing! On a side note, the captain at that time had a sense of humor and had a pair of furry dice hanging beside his chair in the control tower.

Thank you, Mooch. And, thanks to CVN-75 crew.

Thanks again Mooch! 20 years retired and I still reflect from your reports. Rock on!

My most favorite Mouch video yet! Will treasure this one. Memories abound.